Pork Chops with Thyme Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with these irresistibly juicy Pork Chops with Thyme Sauce, a recipe that combines simplicity and elegance in every bite. Perfectly seared bone-in pork chops are bathed in a luxuriously creamy thyme-infused sauce made with garlic, chicken broth, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is both quick and impressive, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. The fresh thyme sprigs lend a fragrant herbal note that pairs beautifully with the tender pork and velvety sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to complete this comforting and flavor-packed meal. A must-try for lovers of easy, one-skillet recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1-inch thick) Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Season the pork chops generously with the salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter and then add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and release any flavorful bits stuck to the pan.
Add the heavy cream and thyme sprigs, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chops from the skillet once cooked and let them rest for a few minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice to the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the pork chops hot, drizzled with the thyme sauce. Garnish with extra thyme leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.2 g | 313% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.4 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3475 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 196.5 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2825 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
